Category: 2020 | Central Georgia Technical College

New Pre-Nursing Certificate Offers Essential Courses for Essential Careers

Posted on May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Leadership at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) is calling the new Pre-Nursing Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) program ‘a pathway for students into competitive nursing programs.’ But a deeper look at the program reveals that at its core, it’s essential courses for essential careers.
Competitive selection programs, such as the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree, require certain courses for admission, such as general core courses and health sciences prerequisites. Read More

^{May 18, 2020}

Nursing Instructors at CGTC Share Their Experience from Pandemic Frontlines in NYC

Posted on May 12, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – On the last day of April, Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) nursing instructor, Krystal Gilbert, spent her day off from the front lines of Queens Hospital considering a slice of New York style pizza as she proctored final exams, while her colleague, Ashley Rivers, boarded an afternoon flight home to a quarantine hotel.
For both of them, life as a nursing instructor during the spring semester has been anything but routine; it’s actually been a whirlwind of emotions, Read More

^{May 12, 2020}

Amid COVID-19 Changes, Georgia VECTR Center Keeps Military Students On-Track

Posted on May 8, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga – At the end of what has been an unprecedented semester for students nationwide, those in the military, completing technical education programs at the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center, have persevered through a unique set of challenges.
When Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) transitioned courses online in March, VECTR Center students adjusted and began completing assignments digitally. That was until they received word from their respective branches that they must return to their active duty stations, Read More

^{May 8, 2020}

CGTC SkillsUSA Chapter Earns Level One Chapter Excellence

Posted on April 20, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – The Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) SkillsUSA Chapter recently earned recognition as a Level One Quality Chapter from the national organization’s Chapter Excellence Program (CEP).
The award recognizes the CGTC Chapter’s commitment to a yearly plan of activities, scheduled meetings, and involvement in framework components of the organization.
CGTC Chapter advisor, Melissa Williams, said, “Receiving this award is a great accomplishment for our students, advisors, and college by showing that the CGTC chapter of SkillsUSA fosters personal and workplace skill development, Read More

^{April 20, 2020}

CGTC Waives Application Fee, Placement Tests for Summer and Fall 2020

Posted on April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Application procedures for Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) are now more flexible and affordable.
CGTC President, Dr. Ivan H. Allen, approved the waiver of its application fee and placement tests in accordance with guidance from the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) for Summer and Fall 2020 semesters. The plan accommodates the public’s access to technical education programs at an affordable rate.
Students need only a high school transcript with a GPA to apply. Read More

^{April 6, 2020}

Online Meeting for Rescheduled Dual Enrollment Study Abroad Trip to Ireland Coming April 16

Posted on April 2, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – The Office of Global Initiatives at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) announced this week an online meeting scheduled for April 16, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the re-scheduled study abroad trip to Ireland.
The trip, originally scheduled for Summer 2020, was postponed by the College due to growing COVID-19 concerns. The trip will now take place December 12-23, 2020 during the College’s holiday break.
Details including change in itinerary, cost, and coursework will be discussed during the online meeting by the executive director for Global Initiatives, Read More

^{April 2, 2020}

CGTC’s Putnam County Center’s All-Female Truck Driving Class Dreams Big Rig

Posted on March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – There is a problem in the Commercial Truck Driving (CDL) industry that Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) and its 8-week CDL program at its Putnam County Center are trying to navigate; older drivers are leaving the road and demand for transportation of goods requires their replacement.
CGTC’s Putnam County director, Carrie Dietrich, saw the problem and shared news of the CDL course to the community, a community positioned directly in the corridor of open road between Georgia’s Interstates 20, Read More

^{March 27, 2020}

CGTC Will Continue Online Learning for Remainder of Spring 2020 Semester

Posted on March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 by Cambri Steadman

In accordance with Governor Brian Kemp’s Executive Order 03.26.20.02, Central Georgia Technical College will restrict in-person instruction with limited exceptions through the rest of the Spring 2020 semester. In lieu of in-person instruction, CGTC will continue to utilize online learning delivery formats for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester. Students should check their CGTC email for communication from their instructors regarding the limited exceptions where in-person instruction will be allowed.
For other questions or services, Read More

^{March 27, 2020}

CGTC’s Tonja Simmons Lee Named Counseling Director of the Year in Georgia

Posted on March 9, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – On the heels of implementing an entirely new service to Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) in 2018, the Georgia College Counseling Association recently named Tonja Simmons Lee, CGTC’s Counseling Services executive director, its 2020 College Counseling Director of the Year.
GCCA consists of representatives from the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia, and private colleges and universities. Representatives from GCCA said Simmons Lee received numerous nominations from her peers for this award. Read More

^{March 9, 2020}

Central Georgia Technical College Announces Fall Semester 2019 President’s Honor Roll

Posted on March 6, 2020July 9, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Dr. Ivan Allen, president of Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC), announced recently students named to the Central Georgia Technical College President’s Honor Roll for Fall Semester 2019.
To qualify, students must be in Academic Good Standing, earn a semester-based grade point average of 4.0 with an earned course load of at least 12 credit hours for the semester, and are enrolled in diploma or associate degree programs.
More than 175 students across 32 counties in Georgia earned recognition. Read More

^{March 6, 2020}